Black Diamond, AB

Alberta

Black Diamond is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,730. Residents earn $75,500 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,730 Population 1,037/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 9.8% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,500
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.8%
172% higher than US avg

How Black Diamond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,730
Median AgeN/A
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment9.8%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Black Diamond a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Black Diamond receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Black Diamond has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Black Diamond is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.

Black Diamond has a population of 2,730 with a density of 1,037 people per square mile.

Population

2,730
Total Population
2021 Census
1,037
People / sq mi
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Black Diamond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Black Diamond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Black Diamond is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Black Diamond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,500
0% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.5%
Housing Units1,180

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Black Diamond vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Black Diamond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density1,037/sq mi
Coordinates50.6877°N, 114.2324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+33.6%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,037/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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